School Counselor

Dexter Community Schools • Dexter, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Wylie Elementary School Counselor provides guidance and counseling services to assigned students, including international students, and supports staff in meeting students’ special needs through classroom involvement or joint teacher-counselor-student sessions. The counselor works with social-emotional and substance abuse issues, connects students with community resources, and makes referrals to and attends Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) meetings. Knowledge of social-emotional learning (SEL) assessments is required. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function. The employee is responsible for obtaining and maintaining required training, certificates, and approvals and providing documentation to Human Resources before expiration.

The role requires strong reading, writing, presentation, communication, reasoning, and interpersonal skills. The counselor applies current research and theory to instructional programming, plans and implements lessons aligned with school objectives and student needs, and communicates effectively with adolescents individually and in groups. Work is generally conducted in a quiet environment and involves regular interaction with students, staff, parents, and the public. The employee must be able to attend meetings in the evening and at other locations.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling from an accredited institution.
• A valid Michigan secondary teaching certificate with a counseling endorsement (NT), Temporary School Counselor License (TSCL), Preliminary School Counselor License (PSCL), or School Counselor License (SCL).
• Knowledge of SEL assessments.
• Ability to read and interpret counseling periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information effectively.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts, solve practical problems, and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-form instructions.
• Ability to apply current research and theory to instructional programming and plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and students’ needs and abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with adolescents individually and in groups and establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including continuous sitting and talking or hearing, and occasional repeated hand, arm, or finger motions.
• Ability to attend meetings in the evening and at other locations.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) eligibility desired.
• Prefer three years of satisfactory counseling and/or teaching experience at the elementary level.
• Five years of successful elementary school counseling experience, including organizing and conducting group guidance activities, desired.
• Advanced study in Guidance and Counseling with an emphasis on group guidance and adolescent development.
• Training in adolescent development, organizational psychology, and curriculum development desired.
• Active involvement in guidance and counseling professional organizations desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and counseling services to assigned students, including all international students.
• Help staff members meet students’ special needs through classroom involvement or joint teacher-counselor-student sessions.
• Make referrals to the Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Team.
• Attend MTSS meetings.
• Work with social-emotional issues, substance abuse issues, and community resources.
• Obtain and maintain required training, certificates, and approvals, and provide documentation to Human Resources before expiration.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time